Endangered Species
What is the term for a species that is at risk of becoming extinct?
“Endangered”
What are the main sources of water pollution?
The main point source of pollution to water is from sewage and waste water treatment.
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat. This process makes Earth much warmer than it would be without an atmosphere.
Name common collective nouns for people and object.
army/audience/band/board/cast/choir/class/club/coalition/committee/community/company/congregation/corporation/council/crew/
crowd/family/firm/gang/group/jury/majority/minority/mob/orchestra/panel/parliament/party/public/school/staff/team/troupe
array/assortment/bouquet//caravan/collection/constellation/fleet/
forest/galaxy/heap/parcel/pile/range/series/set/shower/stack/
strea/wad
Name one factor that can contribute to the endangerment of a species.
Habitat loss and destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and invasive species.
How does air pollution impact human health?
It is a major threat to global health and prosperity. Air pollution, in all forms, is responsible for more than 6.5 million deaths each year globally, a number that has increased over the past two decades.
How do human activities contribute to climate change?
The threat of global warming is an existential one for humankind. It’s also one that’s been driven by humankind. Here are some of the human activities that cause climate change — and some of the necessities that climate change has affected.
Which indefinite adjective indicates a large quantity or number?
A: Some B: Many C: Few D: Each
B: Many
How do biodiversity loss and environment changes impact endangered species?
The weight of biodiversity loss is most pronounced on species whose populations are decreasing.
What are some ways individuals can reduce plastic pollution?
To avoid unnecessary and single-use plastics, say no to disposable plastic cutlery, plastic straws and other single-use plastics. Avoid plastics that cannot be recycled if other alternatives exist.
What are some potential consequences of global climate change?
1. Changes in weather patterns.
Because of climate change, heat waves occur more frequently, rain showers are more intense and the sea level rises.
2. Food shortages among the population
When rain is falling, these showers are often so intense that the water has no time to sink in the soil. As a result, the water flows to downhill areas, bringing along in its stream, the upper layer of fertile soil. A process known as erosion.
3. Climate refugees
When there is no food security, people migrate to different areas, in the hope of finding fertile soil, suitable for growing crops. These people are known as climate refugees. They have to leave as a result of the negative consequences of climate change.
Make changes:
Peter reported, "We played a lot of tennis last year."
Peter reported (that) they had played a lot of tennis the year before (the previous year).
Why is it important to protect endangered species?
Species and their populations are the building blocks of ecosystems, individually and collectively securing the conditions for life.
Explain the concept of deforestation and its effects on ecosystems.
Deforestation refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world that are lost for other uses such as agricultural croplands, urbanization, or mining activities.
Explain the role of fossil fuels in driving climate change
Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – are by far the largest contributor to global climate change. As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun's heat.
Make changes:
The woman asked,” How long have you worked as a tour guide?”
The woman wanted to know how long I had worked as a tour guide.
Provide an example of an endangered species and explain why it is endangered.
Tigers are largely becoming endangered due to human poaching, their loss of their habitat and climate change.
Describe the relationship between pollution and climate change.
Emissions of pollutants into the air can result in changes to the climate. These pollutants, including greenhouse gases, are often referred to as climate forcers.
What are some strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the planet?
Mitigation efforts include transitioning to renewable energy sources, adopting regenerative agricultural practices and protecting and restoring forests and critical ecosystems.
Make changes:
The doctor told her, "Don't get up until Sunday!"
The doctor told her not to get up until Sunday.